Erlanger Express Care—a trusted immediate care provider that’s been treating patients since 2019—is pleased to offer walk-in treatment for cold and flu symptoms. We treat adults and children as young as two years old, and we never require appointments for our cold and flu urgent care services. You can feel confident turning to us for cold and flu treatment because of our Urgent Care Association (UCA) accreditation and our affiliation with the Erlanger Health System.

Is It a Cold or the Flu?

If you’re having a hard time distinguishing between a cold and the flu, you’re not alone. Both conditions can produce many of the same symptoms—including sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat— so it can be hard to tell them apart. Of course, only a trained medical provider can accurately diagnose what’s causing your symptoms, but asking yourself the following questions may provide you with a tentative answer:

• How quickly did your symptoms start? Flu symptoms tend to appear more suddenly than cold symptoms.
• Do you have a fever? While it’s common for the flu to cause a fever and chills, it’s rare for a cold to do so.
• Are you experiencing aches and pains? Although colds sometimes cause a small amount of achiness, it’s much more likely for the flu to produce headaches and body aches. Plus, the achiness associated with the flu tends to be more severe.

Get the Cold & Flu Treatment You Need

Whether you have a cold or the flu, you can get the care you require at Erlanger Express Care. As was noted above, we offer cold and flu treatment on a walk-in basis, so you won’t have to deal with the hassle of making an appointment ahead of time. Simply stop in whenever it’s convenient for you—many of our locations are open every day of the week with extended hours—or reserve your spot in line by checking in on our website.